Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Advanced Training
Related Experience
Awards
References
Certification
Timeline
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Kathryn Logue

Coulee Dam,WA
Kathryn Logue

Summary

Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance. Team player who believes that the school culture is crucial for success and improvement comes from a strengths based approach.

Overview

25
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Colfax School District

Special Education Teacher
02.2005 - 08.2008

Job overview

  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Promoted positive learning environment by using differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
  • Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.

Parkway Elementary

Autism Specialist
01.2008 - 01.2015

Job overview

  • Developed IEP's and Behavior Plans for students in the Autism program, modified work to meet common core standards, collaborated across district to help educators who had students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, participated in WA-AIMS testing and SBA testing.

Lake Roosevelt Elementary

Special Education Teacher
01.2015 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Developed IEP's for preschool and elementary aged students, supervised paraprofessionals, worked with classroom teachers to implement appropriate learning strategies for students with special needs, conducted alternative and state assessments, ensured state and federal compliance in delivery of services and maintained appropriate timelines for testing and qualification standards.

Lake Roosevelt Elementary

5th Grade Teacher
01.2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and planned curriculum across grade levels to ensure proper teaching of WA state common core standards
  • Used a variety of teaching methods and strategies to help students learn
  • Worked with the special education teacher to implement appropriate accommodations and lessons to meet the needs of each student with special needs
  • Planned and maintained contact with guardians throughout the year.

Grand Coulee Dam School District

Special Education Director
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

Nespelem Elementary

Nespelem Elementary Success For All Reading Tutor

Job overview

  • Implemented Success For All reading curriculum/strategies to students who were identified as being at risk or below grade level in reading.

YellowCloud Youth Residential Home

On-Call Residential Child Care Worker
01.1999

Job overview

  • Supervised clients ages 8-18 in activities of daily living
  • Documented behavior, eating and sleep patterns of clients
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of the clients and their personal information.

Colville Tribal Head Start Program

Teaching Assistant
01.1999 - 01.2001

Job overview

  • Assisted the classroom teacher in delivering reading and social skills curriculum to students ages 3-5.

Education

Eastern Washington University
, Cheney, WA

Master of Arts from Educational Leadership With Principal Certificate
06.2024

University Overview

  • GPA 3.81

Eastern Washington University
, Cheney, WA

Bachelor of Arts from Dual Endorsement Special And Elementary Education
06.2005

Spokane Falls Community College
, Spokane, WA

General Education Requirements from General Studies

University Overview

I took classes to transfer to Eastern Washington University's education program

Lake Roosevelt High School
, Coulee Dam, WA

High School Diploma
06.1997

Skills

  • Reading level analysis
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Reading Strategies
  • Assessment skills
  • Safety Compliance
  • Reliability
  • Emotional Support
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Individual Education Plans IEPs
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Advanced Training

  • GLAD Training Series, Coulee Dam, WA, June 2021
  • STEM Summit, August 2019
  • TEACCH Introductory Training Series, Chapel Hill, NC, July 2008
  • TEACCH Advanced Training Series, Chapel Hill, NC, Spring 2009
  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Pasco, WA
  • MANDT De-Escalation and Restraint Training-Re-Certification, Clarkston, WA

Related Experience

YellowCloud Youth Residential Home, Nespelem, WA, On-Call Residential Child Care Worker, 1999, Supervise clients ages 8-18 in activities of daily living. Document behavior, eating and sleep patterns of clients. Maintain strict confidentiality of the clients and their personal information., Linda Bart, 1(509) 634-2593

Awards

  • National Boards for Professional Teaching Standards Exceptional Needs Specialist, 11/2009, Present
  • National Boards for Professional Teaching Standards Exceptional Needs Specialist, 11/2019, 11/2029

References

  • Tim Payne, Superintendent, Ephrata School District, 111 4th Avenue NW, Ephrata, WA, 98823, 1(509)754-2474, Supervisor, 7 Years
  • Eric Price, Principal, Clarkston School District, 1103 4th St., Clarkston, WA, 99403, 1(509) 758-2553, Supervisor, 7
  • Natalie Kontos, Principal, Grand Coulee Dam School District, 110 Stevens Ave., Coulee Dam, WA, 99116, 1(509) 633-1442, Colleague, 8 Years
  • Karen Broyles, School Psychologist, Clarkston School District, 1001 6th St./P.O. Box 370, Clarkston, WA, 99403, 1(509) 769-6336, Colleague, 7

Certification

  • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Exceptional Needs Specialist, November 2009
  • TEACCH Advanced Training Series, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, April 2009 and May 2010
  • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Recertification of Exceptional Needs Specialist, November 2019




Timeline

Special Education Director

Grand Coulee Dam School District
08.2022 - Current

5th Grade Teacher

Lake Roosevelt Elementary
01.2018 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Lake Roosevelt Elementary
01.2015 - 01.2018

Autism Specialist

Parkway Elementary
01.2008 - 01.2015

Special Education Teacher

Colfax School District
02.2005 - 08.2008

On-Call Residential Child Care Worker

YellowCloud Youth Residential Home
01.1999

Teaching Assistant

Colville Tribal Head Start Program
01.1999 - 01.2001

Nespelem Elementary Success For All Reading Tutor

Nespelem Elementary

Eastern Washington University

Master of Arts from Educational Leadership With Principal Certificate

Eastern Washington University

Bachelor of Arts from Dual Endorsement Special And Elementary Education

Spokane Falls Community College

General Education Requirements from General Studies

Lake Roosevelt High School

High School Diploma
  • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Exceptional Needs Specialist, November 2009
  • TEACCH Advanced Training Series, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, April 2009 and May 2010
  • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Recertification of Exceptional Needs Specialist, November 2019




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